New Job Opportunity at FHI 360 Tanzania – Ruvuma Regional Manager
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Overview
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth,
Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries….
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below….
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Regional Manager – Ruvuma
Position: Regional Manager – Ruvuma
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth,
Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified
candidates to fill in Regional Manager – Ruvuma for its EpiC project in
Tanzania.
The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control
(EpiC) is a 5-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), dedicated to achieving and
maintaining HIV epidemic control. The project provides strategic
technical assistance and direct service delivery to break through
barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV
programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment
programming. In Tanzania, EpiC will be implementing an HIV service
delivery project among key and priority populations, adolescent girls
and young women; and orphans and vulnerable children which aims to
reduce HIV infections in pursuit of reaching 95-95-95 goals. To achieve
this goal, the program will support targeted prevention and case
finding strategies at community level amongst the targeted populations.
Job Description
The
Regional Manager will be responsible for coordination, implementation
and oversight of all EpiC activities in the assigned region(s). S/he
will be responsible for overseeing coordination, implementation,
management, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the
regional level; as well as participating in the management of finances,
procurement, sub-grantees and human resources. The Regional Manager will
coordinate and support local community-based implementing partners
providing services to reach KVP, AGYW and OVC with a comprehensive
package of HIV prevention services, including community-based HIV
testing and counseling (CBHTC), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV
self-testing (HIVST), gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and
treatment and linkage to care. The Regional Manager will build and
maintain partnerships with the regional and district authorities and
other key KVP stakeholders and implementers in the region
Main Function/Responsibilities
- Coordinate
the development of regional program strategies across the program
components including work plans for overall implementation and
attainment of program goals and objectives - Provide strategic leadership and set priorities for the regional program team to ensure effective field program implementation.
- Supervise regional technical, program, M&E and financial staff.
- In
collaboration with regional technical and financial staff, coordinate
development and subsequently monitor budgets and spending for program
activities. - Build leadership capacity of local community-based
implementing partners, local governments and other community structures
to be able to robustly implement effective KVP programs - Liaise
with the Regional and District health management teams in making sure
that EpiC activities appropriately contribute to local priorities and
strategies. - Establish and maintain relationships with local
stakeholders including KVP-focused organizations, PEPFAR implementing
partners and regional and council health teams and ensure EpiC
activities are harmonized within Comprehensive Council Health Plans
(CCHPs). - Provide capacity building and technical and program
support to local community-based organizations to ensure that activities
within region are technically sound, evidence-based, adhere to GoT,
EpiC and USAID/PEPFAR standards, and are responsive to local needs. - Represent EpiC at various zonal/regional/district meetings/fora.
- Develop and/or contribute to technical briefs, reports, guidelines and other materials.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,421 POSTS)
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s
Degree in public health, social work or other related degree required,
with additional post-graduate training in public health desirable with 3
to 5 years relevant experience supporting or managing donor-funded
HIV/AIDS programs; OR Bachelor’s Degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant
experience supporting or managing donor-funded programs in HIV/AIDS. - Demonstrated
experience implementing and managing program resources, developing and
monitoring work plans, building capacity and managing teams. - Knowledge
of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity
with the national HIV/AIDS standards and protocols for provision of
services at community level. Familiarity with Tanzania public health
sector at multiple levels; experience working with GoT stakeholders. - Familiarity and experience with USAID/PEPFAR-funded programs.
- Experience
in programs serving KVP, OVC and/or AGYW. Demonstrated cultural
sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of these populations. - Experience
in technical capacity building of Tanzanian non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs),
especially those working with KVP. - Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
- Well-developed computer skills.
How to Apply:
FHI
360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may
apply online by uploading his/her Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of
three (3) referees
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This
job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any
person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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